70508 ZIP Code — Lafayette, LA
Lafayette County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70508 is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 24.30 square miles and serves a population of 39,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70508
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $288,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($85,006) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
39,962
population
24.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70508 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70508
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70503 Lafayette (2.2 mi)
70506 Lafayette (3.7 mi)
70504 Lafayette (4.8 mi)
70592 Youngsville (5.3 mi)
70518 Broussard (6.1 mi)
70501 Lafayette (6.3 mi)
70583 Scott (8.6 mi)
70507 Lafayette (8.9 mi)
70529 Duson (8.9 mi)
70555 Maurice (9.1 mi)
70520 Carencro (12.6 mi)
70578 Rayne (14.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,962 |
| Population density | 1,645 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1546 |
| Longitude | -92.0283 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
39,962
Population
1,645
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$85,006
Median household income
$47,592
Per capita income
$288,300
Median home value
$1,204
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
12,440
Housing units
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,294
Under 5
1,343
1,331
5–9
1,381
1,267
10–14
1,315
928
15–19
962
1,079
20–24
1,119
3,298
25–34
3,421
2,782
35–44
2,885
2,198
45–54
2,281
1,473
55–59
1,529
1,090
60–64
1,131
1,794
65–74
1,862
668
75–84
692
412
85+
427
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,366 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 30,596 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,855 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.8%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,678 | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,587 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,092 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,294 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,282 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 291 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $85,006 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
34.7%
$300k–$500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
12.1%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,204 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% |
| Electricity | 78.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,257 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,178 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,149 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,905 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,804 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,983 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 27.9% |
| Married | 53.3% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
4.4%
Bachelor's degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 599 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 613 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,944 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,955 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,981 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Professional & management
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Other services
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.5% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
22.9%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
35.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,010 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,325 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 929 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 227 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 339 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 302 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,973 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 37,513 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 30,868 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 460 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,989 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 817 | 41.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,098 | 7.8% |
| French | 2,812 | 7% |
| Arab | 2,531 | 6.3% |
| German | 2,239 | 5.6% |
| English | 453 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 64 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70508
What city is ZIP code 70508 in?
ZIP code 70508 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70508 in?
ZIP code 70508 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70508?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 70508?
ZIP code 70508 has an estimated population of 39,962 residents, with a density of 1,644 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70508?
The median home value in ZIP code 70508 is $288,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70508?
The median household income in ZIP code 70508 is $85,006, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70508 in?
ZIP code 70508 observes the CST timezone.